Emergency Manager Director

Position Summary: Emergency Management protects communities by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other man-made disasters. Systematically identify and analyze the natural and technological hazards that pose potential threats and significant consequences to York County.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, coordinates, and maintains the daily operations of the local Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
• Update and revise Local Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, Continuity of Operation Plan, Debris Management Plan, Mass Fatality Plan, and other plans as required.
• On call 24-hour basis, responds to hazardous material incidents, radiological incidents, severe weather alerts, and other natural and man-made emergencies.
• Pre-plan with local first responders, industry, and transportation providers on responses to hazardous materials incidents.
• Planning and training with county, city and village staff and community volunteers to improve emergency response capacity in York County.
• Prepare disaster status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
• Interprets and applies to all federal and state directives that apply to emergency management and departments supporting EMA.
• Apply for federal funding for emergency management related needs and administer and report on the progress of such grants.
• Participate in Southeast Regional Governance Board meetings.
• Prepare, submit, and justify an annual emergency management budget.
• Collaborate with other officials to prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters.
• Develop and administer a comprehensive Planning, Exercise and Training (PET) program.
• Maintain and activate Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as required.
• Participate in workshops and training opportunities to increase proficiency in emergency management.
• Participate and support Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
• Plan, assign, direct, and review work of Emergency Management Administrative Assistant and other staff members if applicable.
• Conduct daily administrative office duties.
• Attend meetings and conferences related to emergency management to learn new information and to develop working relationships with other emergency management specialists.
• Through newspaper articles, radio programs, television, speaking engagements, and seminars, make the public aware of emergency preparedness and their role
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Board of Commissioners.

Preferred Talents

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Computer skills and familiarity with common office software applications.
• Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to interact professionally with public officials, emergency responders and the general public to lead with confidence, patience and integrity.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, state and federal officials.
• Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid State of Nebraska driver license required.
• Minimum 2 year’s previous experience in emergency operations is desired along with completion of training programs prescribed by State and Federal emergency management authorities.
• Graduate of accredited emergency management program is desired but not required
• Must complete Basic Certification Program through the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) within one year of hire date or as NEMA scheduling allows.
• Complete all applicable National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) trainings within 6 months of employment.
• Complete ICS 300 and ICS 400 training within one year of hire date.
• Attain Certified Storm Spotter Certification within one year of hire date.
• Must have ability to utilize sound judgment in stressful and emergency situations in a variety of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Emergency Management Director position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

General Physical Activity

• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods during routine office work, meetings, training sessions, and emergency operations.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching during field assessments or when accessing equipment and supplies.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, radios, emergency communications devices, and other office or field equipment.

Lifting and Carrying

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds routinely.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as emergency supplies, radios, command kits, or field equipment.

Mobility and Field Conditions

• Ability to move quickly and safely over uneven or unstable terrain such as debris fields, rural areas, damaged structures, or outdoor environments during emergency response activities.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles, trailers, and mobile command units repeatedly.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or areas with limited mobility during damage assessments or emergency operations.

Sensory Requirements

• Hearing ability sufficient to communicate via radio, telephone, and in-person in potentially noisy environments.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read maps, documents, digital screens, and to conduct field inspections in variable lighting conditions.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and respond appropriately during emergency operations.

Environmental Conditions

• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including:
• Extreme heat or cold typical of Nebraska seasonal weather
• Rain, snow, or severe weather
• Dust, smoke, or outdoor allergens
• Emergency scenes that may include hazards, noise, or stressful situations

Work Hours and Stamina

• Ability to sustain prolonged periods of physical and mental stress during emergency activations.
• Ability to work extended hours, irregular schedules, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to remain on-call for emergency response and be available to report to the Emergency Operations Center on short notice.

Driving Requirements

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods, including during adverse weather or emergency conditions.
• Must maintain the physical ability required to meet county driver safety standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person